Inside the Pistons: Greg Monroe still going strong as season winds down

AP PhotoDetroit's Greg Monroe has averaged 14.8 points and 9.2 rebounds in his past five games.

Who's hot: Rookie wall? Not for Greg Monroe, who is still going strong with just two games remaining in a long season. The rookie center averaged 14.8 points and 9.2 rebounds in his past five games.

Who's not: Tracy McGrady seems to have run out of gas with the start of the offseason just around the corner. After finishing with 14 points, five rebounds and six assists April 5 in a loss to Washington, McGrady did not play the next day against New Jersey, then went scoreless and played just 19 minutes combined in wins over Milwaukee and Charlotte.

Looking forward: The game Monday against Cleveland will likely be the final game at The Palace in a Pistons uniform for veteran forward Tayshaun Prince, who is an unrestricted free agent.

Of course, there is an outside chance that the same could be true for Ben Wallace, who might retire, and Richard Hamilton, who could be traded. But Prince is the most likely of the three to be gone next season.

Analysis: There is not much suspense remaining for the Pistons this season, but a victory Monday against Cleveland would give the Pistons a season-long four-game winning streak.

They matched their longest streak of the season with a win Sunday night over Charlotte. That victory also ended an 11-game losing streak on the road that dated back to Feb. 9. Too little, too late, but there is nothing wrong with finishing strong.﻿